J.D.Made of organic wheat and artesian spring water, filtered through charcoal from the birch tree and distilled 5 times helps gives this Kazakhstanian vodka it's unique taste. Barely 10 years old (launched in London in 2004) this lovely looking bottle of vodka has won numerous awards across the globe. Including 10 gold, 7 silver and 8 bronze medals for excellence at major international exhibitions as of 2007. In 2008 it was awarded Top Vodka at the 2008 San Fransisco World Spirits Competition. It was also awarded the Double Gold which is reserved for spirits that get unanimous votes across the borad of judges for the Gold Medal. Also winning 3 awards including Gold at the 2011 Spirit Business Awards.Now let's get serious..... On the nose there's a hint of the "metho" scent that resides with some of the cheaper vodkas on the market, but not quite as strong which is a bonus. On the toungue you get an instant taste of wheat (which gets a little stronger through the aftertaste) and a hint of spice without the usual burn until a few seconds after it goes down into your chest. All in all it's obvious that this spirit gets a high grade, but it's not quite the best that I've had considering the price you pay.

Drunkle DanNow, I may not be the most educated drinker, but this Vodka did not particularly impress me as much as I thought it would (beyond the bottle, I mean come on!). I was quite willing to give this Vodka a go, especially when you consider the decade long occupation of that part of the world by the masters of Vodka! Now, don't get me wrong, I can forgive the ethanol odour, you really would be suprised how many brands have that, and I was rather impressed on how clingy it was to the glass. It's a bit of a strange one in that you got an immediate burn at the front, and almost none on the back...until it hits your stomach like a 2 Kiloton nuke! While it has a rather clean taste, there is something...just slighty dirty that, for the price, I would rather do without. Definatly a good Vodka, but a bit expensive for something I personally wouldn't sip, but would have to mix.